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Our People

Meet Our Team

Passionate professionals united by a shared commitment to peace, social justice, and lasting change in Rwanda and the Great Lakes region. Our diverse team brings expertise from peacebuilding, research, advocacy, and community development.

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Our Team's Commitment

Never Again Rwanda's team comprises over 50 dedicated professionals with diverse backgrounds in peacebuilding, human rights, research, and community development. Our staff brings deep knowledge of Rwanda's context and extensive experience in the Great Lakes region.

50+
Team Members
15+
Years Average Experience
8
Countries of Origin
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Innovation and technology
Executive Leadership

Executive Team

Guiding Never Again Rwanda's strategy, programs, and partnerships

Dr. Joseph Ryarasa Nkurunziza

Dr. Joseph Ryarasa Nkurunziza

Executive Director

Dr. Nkurunziza has over 20 years of experience in peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and civil society leadership across the Great Lakes region.

Cecil Halkey

Cecil Halkey

Operations Manager

Oversees program implementation and strategic partnerships. Former UN peacekeeper with extensive experience in conflict resolution and community reconciliation.

Teta Yvette NYIRIDANDI

Teta Yvette NYIRIDANDI

Director of Programs

Shapes policy direction and ensures alignment across programs, partners, and institutional strategy.

Paola Yvette Cyuzuzo

Paola Yvette Cyuzuzo

Head of Governance

Manages program development and implementation across all pillars. Specialist in gender-sensitive peacebuilding and women's empowerment initiatives.

Appolinaire Mushinzimana

Appolinaire Mushinzimana

Senior policy Analyst

Oversees research initiatives and program evaluation. PhD in Sociology with expertise in quantitative research methods and impact assessment.

Jean Felix Uriho Seburezi

Jean Felix Uriho Seburezi

Head of Communication

Leads strategic communications, media relations, and advocacy campaigns. Former journalist with expertise in human rights reporting and policy advocacy.

Jolly Senyange

Jolly Senyange

Head of Finance

Builds collaboration with donors, community groups, and international allies to amplify our impact.

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Ishimwe Gwiza Ornella

Ishimwe Gwiza Ornella

Strategic Advisor

Driving sustainable impact through strategic leadership and collaboration

Martine Akariza

Martine Akariza

Youth Engagement Program Coordinator

Collecting data and producing evidence for strategic learning and impact measurement.

Linda Aika Matowo

Linda Aika Matowo

Grants Officer

Crafting stories that share our mission, progress, and lessons from the field.

Eddy Ndateba Mandela

Eddy Ndateba Mandela

MEL Officer

Tracking program performance and helping teams apply learning in real time.

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Twagirayezu Adjabu

Partnerships Officer

Building strong relationships with donors, NGOs, and local partners.

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Maurice Mushambo

Finance Assistant

Ensuring transparency and sound financial management across all programs.

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Grace Batamuriza

Policy Officer

Designing capacity-building workshops for youth leaders and peace ambassadors.

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Ingabire Denise

Administrative Assitant

Translating research findings into policy recommendations for national stakeholders.

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Marcel Ndayambaje

Rusizi District Coordinator

Keeping field teams resourced and operations running smoothly across Rwanda.

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Innocent Munyaneza

Procurement Officer

Strengthening our online presence and engaging supporters through digital storytelling.